Important safety information
Avoid improper or prolo nged use of keyboard s, pointers, and button
pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in
serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult
with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Probes and test leads
Before connecting probes or test l eads, connect the power cord from the
power connector to a properly grounded power outlet.
Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are n ot in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature,
altitude, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for any
measurement.
Beware of high voltages. Understand the voltage ratin gs fo r the probe
you are using and do not exceed those ratings. Tw o ratings are i mportant
to know and u nderstand :
The maximum measu rem ent v oltage from the probe tip to the probe
reference lead.
The maximum floating voltage f ro m the probe refer e nce lead to
earth ground
These two voltage ratings depend on the probe and your application.
Refer to the Specifications section of th e manual for more information.
WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum
measurement or m a ximum floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC
connector, probe tip, or probe reference lead.
Connect a nd disconnect properly. Conn ect the probe output to the
measurement product before connecting the probe to the circuit under
test. Connect the probe reference lead to th e circuit under test before
connecting the probe input. Disconnect the probe input and the p robe
reference lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe
from the measurement p roduct.
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